Server

Davidson Hotels & Resorts is one of the largest and most successful independent hotel management companies in the industry. The combined experience of our team represents a breadth and depth of expertise that is unmatched, and we believe our people are the cornerstone of our success. We are committed to making Davidson a great place to work and provide the foundation for building successful careers. If you share our passion for delivering hospitality where details matter, apply today to join our team!

Established in 1974, Davidson Hotels & Resorts is a leader in the hospitality industry and a rapidly growing hotel company. We offer full service hospitality management, development, acquisition, accounting, and consulting expertise for the lodging industry. Our portfolio of hotels is focused on 3 and 4 star properties such as Hilton, Embassy Suites, Doubletree, Renaissance, Marriott, Westin, Sheraton, Hyatt Regency, Radisson and impressive Independent and Select Service Hotels.

Our Sheraton Stamford Downtown has an exciting CAREER opportunity! We are currently searching for a team player to join our Food and Beverage team as a Server

With 379 guest rooms and 20,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, our property provides a sophisticated and upscale ambiance, excellent service and exceptional accommodations with a twist! Located in the heart of downtown Stamford, you are within walking distance or a complimentary shuttle ride to the most important spots in Stamford and just a 45-minute train ride to New York City.

Our company culture fosters teamwork, guest service, and individual accountability. We deliver exceptional service, quality, and value to every guest, every time – the driving philosophy of our business. We want our hotels to be the best and our guests to be exceedingly satisfied. To achieve that goal, we hire the most highly qualified people and provide a competitive benefits package which includes:

CUSTOMER SERVICE: Meet service quality standards that affect guest satisfaction; respond to guest questions or problems in a timely, professional manner.

WORK HABITS: Meet the hotel standards for work procedures, dress, grooming, attendance, and punctuality; report to work and return from breaks on time; give advance notice when absence is anticipated; require typical amount of supervision; accept work assignments without complaints.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT: Accept opportunities to learn new skills, improve performance or cross-train for other hotel positions; solve routine problems that occur on the job; ask questions when not sure how to complete something; learn new skills as quickly as most others in the same job.

FOOD/BEVERAGE PRESENTATION: Prepare and arrange food or drinks that are attractive and appetizing to the guests; receives few complaints about the food served; inspect food being served; meet service standards.

STOCKING: Stock according to service standards; inspect to ensure stock is adequate before beginning functions; know what items are not available to guests; re-stock the self-service areas as food and beverages are consumed to prevent shortages; replace and rotate stock correctly; keep table condiments stocked during service functions.

Constantly. Complete side work to include preparing garnishes, stocking cold areas with cream and butter, filling and stocking salt/pepper shakers, separating linen, etc.

Constantly. Display basic knowledge of cocktail and wine service.

Constantly. Display knowledge of food preparation.

Constantly. Displays knowledge of special and standard menu items and their ingredients.

Constantly. Keep work areas clean and organized.

Constantly. Receive and serve meal orders.

Constantly. Report all unsafe conditions immediately.

Frequently. Display knowledge of correct accounting procedures.

Frequently. Greet and seat guests.

Occasionally. Act as Busperson as required.

Occasionally. Attend required meetings.

Occasionally. Stock areas with linen, glassware, silver.

Requirements

Food/Beverage Service Worker Permit, where applicable.

Requires 6th grade math level.

Requires 6th grade language level.

Six months to one year serving experience preferred.

Read, write and speak English fluently.

Meet minimum age requirement of jurisdiction.

Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other employees.

No employee will pose a direct threat to the health/safety of self or others.

About Us

Stay near the center of it all at Sheraton Stamford Hotel. Set in the downtown district, our hotel is near the area's top attractions and moments away from the Stamford Transportation Station, where travelers can arrive in New York City via the Metro North/Amtrak trains in just 45 minutes.

Take advantage of our complimentary shuttle service to local points of interest, dine at our signature Stamford restaurant, 700 Main or maintain your workout routine in our 24-hour Sheraton Fitness Center. Relax and recharge in our 379 guest rooms and suites or upgrade to Sheraton Club and enjoy perks like a complimentary breakfast, all-day snacks and beverages and free Wi-Fi Internet access.

Work Permit:
Applicants who do not already have legal permission to work in the location of this job will not be considered.

Management Position: No

Entry Level: Yes

Description

Delivering Hospitality, Creating Value, Every Customer, Every Time

Davidson Hotels & Resorts is one of the largest and most successful independent hotel management companies in the industry. The combined experience of our team represents a breadth and depth of expertise that is unmatched, and we believe our people are the cornerstone of our success. We are committed to making Davidson a great place to work and provide the foundation for building successful careers. If you share our passion for delivering hospitality where details matter, apply today to join our team!

Established in 1974, Davidson Hotels & Resorts is a leader in the hospitality industry and a rapidly growing hotel company. We offer full service hospitality management, development, acquisition, accounting, and consulting expertise for the lodging industry. Our portfolio of hotels is focused on 3 and 4 star properties such as Hilton, Embassy Suites, Doubletree, Renaissance, Marriott, Westin, Sheraton, Hyatt Regency, Radisson and impressive Independent and Select Service Hotels.

Our Sheraton Stamford Downtown has an exciting CAREER opportunity! We are currently searching for a team player to join our Food and Beverage team as a Server

With 379 guest rooms and 20,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, our property provides a sophisticated and upscale ambiance, excellent service and exceptional accommodations with a twist! Located in the heart of downtown Stamford, you are within walking distance or a complimentary shuttle ride to the most important spots in Stamford and just a 45-minute train ride to New York City.

Our company culture fosters teamwork, guest service, and individual accountability. We deliver exceptional service, quality, and value to every guest, every time – the driving philosophy of our business. We want our hotels to be the best and our guests to be exceedingly satisfied. To achieve that goal, we hire the most highly qualified people and provide a competitive benefits package which includes:

CUSTOMER SERVICE: Meet service quality standards that affect guest satisfaction; respond to guest questions or problems in a timely, professional manner.

WORK HABITS: Meet the hotel standards for work procedures, dress, grooming, attendance, and punctuality; report to work and return from breaks on time; give advance notice when absence is anticipated; require typical amount of supervision; accept work assignments without complaints.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT: Accept opportunities to learn new skills, improve performance or cross-train for other hotel positions; solve routine problems that occur on the job; ask questions when not sure how to complete something; learn new skills as quickly as most others in the same job.

FOOD/BEVERAGE PRESENTATION: Prepare and arrange food or drinks that are attractive and appetizing to the guests; receives few complaints about the food served; inspect food being served; meet service standards.

STOCKING: Stock according to service standards; inspect to ensure stock is adequate before beginning functions; know what items are not available to guests; re-stock the self-service areas as food and beverages are consumed to prevent shortages; replace and rotate stock correctly; keep table condiments stocked during service functions.

Constantly. Complete side work to include preparing garnishes, stocking cold areas with cream and butter, filling and stocking salt/pepper shakers, separating linen, etc.

Constantly. Display basic knowledge of cocktail and wine service.

Constantly. Display knowledge of food preparation.

Constantly. Displays knowledge of special and standard menu items and their ingredients.

Constantly. Keep work areas clean and organized.

Constantly. Receive and serve meal orders.

Constantly. Report all unsafe conditions immediately.

Frequently. Display knowledge of correct accounting procedures.

Frequently. Greet and seat guests.

Occasionally. Act as Busperson as required.

Occasionally. Attend required meetings.

Occasionally. Stock areas with linen, glassware, silver.

Requirements

Food/Beverage Service Worker Permit, where applicable.

Requires 6th grade math level.

Requires 6th grade language level.

Six months to one year serving experience preferred.

Read, write and speak English fluently.

Meet minimum age requirement of jurisdiction.

Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other employees.

No employee will pose a direct threat to the health/safety of self or others.

About Us

Stay near the center of it all at Sheraton Stamford Hotel. Set in the downtown district, our hotel is near the area's top attractions and moments away from the Stamford Transportation Station, where travelers can arrive in New York City via the Metro North/Amtrak trains in just 45 minutes.

Take advantage of our complimentary shuttle service to local points of interest, dine at our signature Stamford restaurant, 700 Main or maintain your workout routine in our 24-hour Sheraton Fitness Center. Relax and recharge in our 379 guest rooms and suites or upgrade to Sheraton Club and enjoy perks like a complimentary breakfast, all-day snacks and beverages and free Wi-Fi Internet access.